Death Valley Superintendent Receives National Award

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:

December 6, 2005

Contact:

Howard Gross, NPCA, cell: 760-219-4916

Death Valley Superintendent Receives National Award

Charleston, S.C. - Leading park advocacy group, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today bestowed its prestigious Stephen T. Mather Award on Death Valley National Park Superintendent J.T. Reynolds for his leadership and unwavering dedication to the long-term protection of the national parks. At Death Valley and throughout his career with the National Park Service, J.T. Reynolds has demonstrated the strongest possible commitment to park resources, staff, and volunteers.

“Superintendent Reynolds has worked tirelessly to bring attention to the wonders of Death Valley, and confront challenges to park stewardship,” said NPCA Senior Vice President Ron Tipton, who presented the award today at the annual meeting of the Association of National Park Rangers with NPCA’s Vice President for Government Affairs Craig Obey.

“J.T. always works in the best interest of Death Valley, consistently advocates for greater funding and protection for park resources, and has forged constructive relationships with the park’s neighbors,” added NPCA California Desert Program Manager Howard Gross. “For nearly 35 years, J.T. has embraced the principles of the National Park Service’s founders, and our country is a better place because of his efforts.”